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Vocab. 11-12

English Vocabulary Words

QuestionAnswer
flagrant glaringly bad; outrageous
patrician an aristocrat
emissary one sent on a special mission to represent others
kindred having similar origin, nature, or character.
fracas a loud quarrel or fight
lacerate to tear (flesh) jaggedly
futile useless; pointless
immaculate spotless; perfect
gait manner of walking
carp to complain or find fault in a petty or nagging way
query to ask; to inquire
queue a line of people or vehicles
nefarious very wicked; notorious
genesis beginning; origin
facade a deceptive outward appearance
deluge a flood; an overwhelming rush
catholic universal; wide-ranged
eerie weird;mysterious
martial warlike; relating to the military
anthropomorphic attributing human characteristics or qualities to objects,animals,or gods.
beneficiary one who receives benefits
careen to swerve or lurch from side to side while in motion
aplomb self-confidence
guile slyness and cunning in dealing with others
modicum a small amount
fester to grow embittered over time; to rot
languish to become weak or feeble; to lose strength
pall something that covers or conceals
havoc great destruction; chaos
rancid having a bad taste or smell; spoiled
Created by: Amanda0494
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